moonwort (Meaning)
moonwort (n)
of America and Eurasia and Australia
moonwort (n.)
The herb lunary or honesty. See Honesty.
Any fern of the genus Botrychium, esp. B. Lunaria; -- so named from the crescent-shaped segments of its frond.
Synonyms & Antonyms of moonwort
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moonwort Sentence Examples
- Moonworts, delicate ferns with silvery leaves, shimmer under the moonlight.
- The ancient herbalists believed moonwort held magical powers and used it in potions.
- Moonwort extract was once thought to protect against lightning strikes and the evil eye.
- Botrychium lunaria, the most common moonwort species, prefers moist, shady woodland habitats.
- Moonwort fronds resemble the crescent shape of the new moon, hence their celestial name.
- The gametophytes of moonworts are underground and produce sperm in specialized antheridia.
- Moonworts are considered rare and threatened in some regions due to habitat loss.
- The tiny sporangia on moonwort fronds release countless spores, ensuring their propagation.
- Moonwort extracts have been studied for their potential medicinal properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- The presence of moonworts in an ecosystem indicates a healthy and undisturbed habitat.
FAQs About the word moonwort
of America and Eurasia and AustraliaThe herb lunary or honesty. See Honesty., Any fern of the genus Botrychium, esp. B. Lunaria; -- so named from the crescent-s
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Moonworts, delicate ferns with silvery leaves, shimmer under the moonlight.
The ancient herbalists believed moonwort held magical powers and used it in potions.
Moonwort extract was once thought to protect against lightning strikes and the evil eye.
Botrychium lunaria, the most common moonwort species, prefers moist, shady woodland habitats.
